US Bridges

Bu 82F over Draw

Good

Archer County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 368 · Structure no. 030050015605209

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,443
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 82F over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 82F over Draw in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,443 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,417 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBu 82F
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI E of FM 368
RouteState Highway 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.82364, -98.68041
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,443 (2022)
Projected traffic3,417 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 82F over Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 82F over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Bu 82F over Draw carry?

About 2,443 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bu 82F over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 82F over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.